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The Magic Number and How to Use It to Learn Anything

The Magic Number and How to Use It to Learn Anything

by Guest Expert | May 23, 2018 | Practice, Ear Training, Key, Planning and Goals, Sight Reading

How can we use neuroscience as a tool for memorizing and mastering music? Learn about the magic number and its applications in efficient learning.

About the Non-Musical Benefits of Music

About the Non-Musical Benefits of Music

by Christopher Sutton | May 10, 2018 | Podcast, Planning and Goals, Practice

In this podcast episode, we discuss the slew of benefits that playing music has on your health, social network, self-esteem, and general happiness.

About Deliberate Practice in Music

About Deliberate Practice in Music

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 12, 2018 | Podcast, Planning and Goals, Practice

What is deliberate and purposeful practice, and how can you put these concepts into action to make the most of your time spent with your instrument?

About Having a Roadmap

About Having a Roadmap

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 5, 2018 | Podcast, Planning and Goals, Practice

In this episode, we talk about the idea of musical roadmaps, and how they provide the structure necessary for any successful musical journey.

Are you practicing on stage – instead of playing?

Are you practicing on stage – instead of playing?

by Guest Expert | Apr 4, 2018 | Performing, Planning and Goals, Practice

Performing and practicing are two very different ways of playing music. Learn how to silence your inner critic during performances and “just play”!

Follow Your Ear, with Dave Isaacs

Follow Your Ear, with Dave Isaacs

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 3, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Planning and Goals, Song Writing

The Musicality Podcast interviews JamPlay.com’s Dave Isaacs on the trick to breaking improv, his advice for songwriters, and more.

About Learning to Improvise

About Learning to Improvise

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 29, 2018 | Podcast, Ear Training, Improvisation, Planning and Goals, Playing By Ear

This episode gives an overview on how you can use everything you’ve learned during this month’s episodes to get started in learning improv.

5 Ways to Start Classical Improvisation Today

5 Ways to Start Classical Improvisation Today

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 12, 2018 | Improvisation, Melodies, Planning and Goals, Rhythm

Are you a classically-trained musician looking to improvise? Learn how to inject spontaneity into your music with melody, harmony, rhythm, and more.

Musicality Means: Improvising A Solo

Musicality Means: Improvising A Solo

by Musical U Team | Mar 5, 2018 | Improvisation, Career, Performing, Planning and Goals

Why should you learn to improvise, and how can you go about doing so? Read all about the art of crafting unforgettable licks on the spot!

Musical U Member Spotlight: Ashley Sherman

Musical U Member Spotlight: Ashley Sherman

by Musical U Team | Feb 28, 2018 | Musical U Spotlight Members, Chords, Planning and Goals, Playing By Ear

This week, Musical U interviews member Ashley Sherman on her breakthrough moments in music, and how Musical U helped her get there.

Double-Down on Music, Swingin’ Rhythms, Centering Music, and the Art of Arranging

Double-Down on Music, Swingin’ Rhythms, Centering Music, and the Art of Arranging

by Musical U Team | Feb 23, 2018 | Career, Arranging, Improvisation, Planning and Goals, Rhythm

This week on Musical U: a unique guitarpicking style, swing rhythms, the art of forging your own path in music, and the useful practice of arranging music.

Musical U Member Spotlight: CarlyA2Z

Musical U Member Spotlight: CarlyA2Z

by Andrew Bishko | Dec 19, 2017 | Musical U Spotlight Members, Ear Training, Planning and Goals

Learn how Musical U member CarlyA2Z took her music education into her own hands, and has been progressing by leaps and bounds ever since!

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